Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and he had provided him with a large room formerly used to store the grain offerings and incense and temple articles, and also the tithes of grain, new wine and olive oil prescribed for the Levites, musicians and gatekeepers, as well as the contributions for the priests. New Living Translation had converted a large storage room and placed it at Tobiah’s disposal. The room had previously been used for storing the grain offerings, the frankincense, various articles for the Temple, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and olive oil (which were prescribed for the Levites, the singers, and the gatekeepers), as well as the offerings for the priests. English Standard Version prepared for Tobiah a large chamber where they had previously put the grain offering, the frankincense, the vessels, and the tithes of grain, wine, and oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, and the contributions for the priests. Berean Standard Bible and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. Berean Literal Bible and he had made for him a great room, and there they were previously putting the offerings, the frankincense, and the articles, and the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil—the commandment for the Levites and the singers and the gatekeepers—and the contribution for the priests. King James Bible And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests. New King James Version And he had prepared for him a large room, where previously they had stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the articles, the tithes of grain, the new wine and oil, which were commanded to be given to the Levites and singers and gatekeepers, and the offerings for the priests. New American Standard Bible had prepared a large room for him, where previously they used to put the grain offerings, the frankincense, the utensils and the tithes of grain, wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, the singers, and the gatekeepers, and the contributions for the priests. NASB 1995 had prepared a large room for him, where formerly they put the grain offerings, the frankincense, the utensils and the tithes of grain, wine and oil prescribed for the Levites, the singers and the gatekeepers, and the contributions for the priests. NASB 1977 had prepared a large room for him, where formerly they put the grain offerings, the frankincense, the utensils, and the tithes of grain, wine and oil prescribed for the Levites, the singers and the gatekeepers, and the contributions for the priests. Legacy Standard Bible had prepared a large room for him, where formerly they put the grain offerings, the frankincense, the utensils, and the tithes of grain, also new wine and oil commanded for the Levites, the singers, and the gatekeepers, as well as the contributions for the priests. Amplified Bible had prepared for Tobiah a large room (chamber) where previously they had put the grain offerings, the frankincense, the utensils, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and [olive] oil which were given by commandment for the Levites, the singers, and gatekeepers, and the contributions for the priests. Berean Annotated Bible and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. Christian Standard Bible and had prepared a large room for him where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the articles, and the tenths of grain, new wine, and fresh oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. Holman Christian Standard Bible and had prepared a large room for him where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the articles, and the tenths of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. American Standard Version had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meal-offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the heave-offerings for the priests. Contemporary English Version So he let Tobiah live in one of these rooms, where all kinds of things had been stored--the grain offerings, incense, utensils for the temple, as well as the tenth of the grain, wine, and olive oil that had been given for the use of the Levites, singers, and temple guards, and the gifts for the priests. English Revised Version had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meal offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the wine, and the oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the heave offerings for the priests. GOD'S WORD® Translation had provided a large room for Tobiah. Previously, this room had been used to store grain offerings, incense, utensils, a tenth of all the grain harvested, new wine, and olive oil. These things belonged by law to the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers. The contributions for the priests had also been stored there. Good News Translation He allowed Tobiah to use a large room that was intended only for storing offerings of grain and incense, the equipment used in the Temple, the offerings for the priests, and the tithes of grain, wine, and olive oil given to the Levites, to the Temple musicians, and to the Temple guards. International Standard Version had prepared a great chamber for him, in the place where they used to place the grain offerings, incense, and vessels, along with the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil that was mandated for the descendants of Levi, the singers, the gate keepers, and the priests' offerings. NET Bible He made for himself a large storeroom where previously they had been keeping the grain offering, the incense, and the vessels, along with the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil as commanded for the Levites, the singers, the gate keepers, and the offering for the priests. New Heart English Bible had prepared for him a great room, where before they laid the meal offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, and the singers, and the gatekeepers; and the wave offerings for the priests. Webster's Bible Translation And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where formerly they laid the meat-offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. World English Bible had prepared for him a great room, where before they laid the meal offerings, the frankincense, the vessels, and the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, the singers, and the gatekeepers; and the wave offerings for the priests. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he makes for him a great chamber, and there they were formerly putting the present, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithe of the grain, the new wine, and the oil—the commanded thing of the Levites, and the singers, and the gatekeepers—and the raised-offering of the priests. Berean Literal Bible and he had made for him a great room, and there they were previously putting the offerings, the frankincense, and the articles, and the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil—the commandment for the Levites and the singers and the gatekeepers—and the contribution for the priests. Young's Literal Translation and he maketh for him a great chamber, and there they were formerly putting the present, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithe of the corn, the new wine, and the oil -- the commanded thing of the Levites, and the singers, and the gatekeepers -- and the heave-offering of the priests. Smith's Literal Translation And he will make for him a great cell, and there before them were given the gifts, the frankincense and the vessels, and the tenth of the grain of the new wine and the new oil, (the command of the Levites, and those singing, and the gate-keepers,) and the oblations of the priests. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he made him a great storeroom, where before him they laid up gifts, and frankincense, and vessels, and the tithes of the corn, of the wine, and of the oil, the portions of the Levites, and of the singing men, and of the porters, and the firstfruits of the priests. Catholic Public Domain Version Then he made for himself a large storeroom, and in that place, there was laid before him gifts, and frankincense, and vessels, and the tithes of grain, wine, and oil, the portions of the Levites, and of the singing men, and of the gatekeepers, and the first-fruits of the priests. New American Bible had set aside for the latter’s use a large chamber in which had previously been stored the grain offerings, incense and vessels, the tithes in grain, wine, and oil allotted to the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, and the offerings due the priests. New Revised Standard Version prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously put the grain offering, the frankincense, the vessels, and the tithes of grain, wine, and oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, and the contributions for the priests. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhere they had formerly put the meal offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels containing the tithes of grain, the wine, and the oil, which were commanded to be given to the Levites and the singers and the porters, and the offerings for the priests. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And there before us they were laying offerings and frankincense and vessels of tithes of grain and of wine and of oil in the villages of the Levites, and of the Ministers, and of the Porters and the first fruits of the Priests. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meal-offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the wine, and the oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the heave-offerings for the priests. Brenton Septuagint Translation and he made himself a great treasury, and there they were formerly in the habit of bestowing the offerings, and the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithe of the corn, and the wine, and the oil, the ordered portion of the Levites, and singers, and porters; and the first-fruits of the priests. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Temple Cleansed4Now before this, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God 5and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. 6While all this was happening, I was not in Jerusalem, because I had returned to Artaxerxes king of Babylon in the thirty-second year of his reign. Some time later I obtained leave from the king… Cross References had prepared for Tobiah a large room 1 Chronicles 28:11-12 Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat. / The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, 1 Kings 6:5-6 Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms. / The bottom floor was five cubits wide, the middle floor six cubits, and the third floor seven cubits. He also placed offset ledges around the outside of the temple, so that nothing would be inserted into its walls. Ezekiel 41:6 The side rooms were arranged one above another in three levels of thirty rooms each. There were ledges all around the wall of the temple to serve as supports for the side rooms, so that the supports would not be fastened into the wall of the temple itself. where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, 2 Chronicles 31:11-12 Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so. / And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. Leviticus 2:1-2 “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Ezra 1:7-11 King Cyrus also brought out the articles belonging to the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the temple of his gods. / Cyrus king of Persia had them brought out by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah. / This was the inventory: 30 gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 silver utensils, … and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, Deuteronomy 14:22-29 You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. / And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. / But if the distance is too great for you to carry that with which the LORD your God has blessed you, because the place where the LORD your God will choose to put His Name is too far away, … Numbers 18:21-24 Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. … Nehemiah 12:44-47 And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. … along with the contributions for the priests. Numbers 18:8-19 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. / A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons. / You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. … Deuteronomy 18:1-5 The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. / This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. … Leviticus 7:31-34 The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons. / And you are to give the right thigh to the priest as a contribution from your peace offering. / The son of Aaron who presents the blood and fat of the peace offering shall have the right thigh as a portion. … Nehemiah 10:37-39 Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.” Malachi 3:8-10 Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Deuteronomy 12:6-7 To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. Treasury of Scripture And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests. a great. Nehemiah 10:38 And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house. Nehemiah 12:44 And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited. 2 Chronicles 34:11 Even to the artificers and builders gave they it, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed. Numbers 18:21-24 And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation… Jump to Previous Aforetime Chamber Commanded Commandment Corn Formerly Frankincense Gatekeepers Grain Great Heave-Offerings Laid Meal Meal-Offerings Meat Meat-Offerings New Offerings Oil Porters Prepared Prescribed Priests Singers Tithes Utensils Vessels Wave WineJump to Next Aforetime Chamber Commanded Commandment Corn Formerly Frankincense Gatekeepers Grain Great Heave-Offerings Laid Meal Meal-Offerings Meat Meat-Offerings New Offerings Oil Porters Prepared Prescribed Priests Singers Tithes Utensils Vessels Wave WineNehemiah 13 1. Upon the reading of the law, separation is made from the mixed multitude.4. Nehemiah, at his return, causes the chambers to be cleansed. 10. He reforms the offices in the house of God; 15. the violation of the Sabbath; 23. and the marriages with the strange wives. and had prepared for Tobiah a large room Tobiah was an Ammonite official and an adversary of Nehemiah, known for opposing the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. His presence in the temple signifies a breach of the covenant, as Ammonites were not to enter the assembly of God (Deuteronomy 23:3). The preparation of a room for him indicates a significant compromise in the spiritual integrity of the temple, reflecting the neglect of the reforms Nehemiah had instituted. where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahThe governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and instituted reforms to restore the spiritual and social order of the Jewish community. 2. Eliashib The high priest who was responsible for the temple and its services. He allowed Tobiah, an Ammonite official, to use a room in the temple courts, which was against the Law. 3. Tobiah An Ammonite official and adversary of Nehemiah who was given a room in the temple by Eliashib, compromising the sanctity of the temple. 4. The Temple The central place of worship for the Israelites in Jerusalem, where offerings and tithes were stored and where the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers served. 5. Levites, Singers, and Gatekeepers Temple servants who were supported by the tithes and offerings of the people, ensuring the proper functioning of temple worship. Teaching Points Sanctity of Worship SpacesThe temple was a sacred space meant for worship and service to God. Allowing Tobiah to occupy a room meant for offerings compromised its sanctity. We must ensure that our places of worship remain dedicated to God’s purposes. Guarding Against Compromise Eliashib’s decision to accommodate Tobiah shows how easily compromise can infiltrate our spiritual lives. We must be vigilant in maintaining our commitment to God’s standards. Proper Stewardship The room was meant for storing tithes and offerings, which were essential for the support of temple workers. This highlights the importance of proper stewardship and prioritizing God’s work in our financial decisions. Accountability in Leadership Eliashib’s actions remind us of the responsibility leaders have to uphold God’s laws and lead by example. Leaders must be held accountable to ensure they are guiding others in righteousness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 13:5?2. How does Nehemiah 13:5 illustrate the misuse of God's temple resources? 3. What lessons can we learn about stewardship from Nehemiah 13:5? 4. How does Nehemiah 13:5 connect with Jesus cleansing the temple in John 2? 5. In what ways can we ensure our church resources honor God today? 6. How can we guard against prioritizing personal gain over God's work, as seen here? 7. Why was Tobiah given a room in the temple according to Nehemiah 13:5? 8. How does Nehemiah 13:5 reflect on the misuse of sacred spaces? 9. What does Nehemiah 13:5 reveal about the leadership's priorities at that time? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 13? 11. Why would priests allow Tobiah, an Ammonite official, to occupy temple storerooms (Nehemiah 13:4–9) if this risks defiling the sanctuary? 12. What historical evidence supports Nehemiah's reforms in Nehemiah 13:7-14 concerning temple provisions, and how can we verify these practices outside the Bible? 13. Nehemiah 4:1-3: How reliable is the account of mocking enemies if there's limited external historical evidence of such opposition during the wall's rebuilding? 14. 2 Chronicles 29:3-5 - How plausible is it that the priests and Levites restored the temple so quickly without any record of detailed construction or supply logistics? What Does Nehemiah 13:5 Mean A Room Prepared for TobiahNehemiah 13:5 opens with the shocking discovery that Eliashib the priest “had prepared for Tobiah a large room.” Tobiah was not only a non-Levite; he was an Ammonite official who had opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2:10; 4:3). By giving this adversary living quarters inside the temple complex, Eliashib violated both the sanctity of God’s house (Psalm 24:3–4) and the clear command that no Ammonite was to enter “the assembly of God” (Deuteronomy 23:3). Formerly Sacred Storage The room Tobiah occupied “had previously stored the grain offerings.” These offerings were set apart for God (Leviticus 2:1–3). Displacing them for an enemy of the covenant desecrated holy space, paralleling later condemnations such as Jesus’ cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21:12–13). The Grain Offerings Grain offerings symbolized the people’s daily dependence on the Lord (Leviticus 6:14–18). Removing them downgraded worship from a God-centered act to a man-centered convenience, echoing Saul’s misuse of the spoils in 1 Samuel 15:19–21. Frankincense and Temple Articles Frankincense, “an aroma pleasing to the LORD” (Exodus 30:34–36), and the temple vessels were likewise evicted. Isaiah 1:13 warns that offerings become “meaningless” when mixed with disobedience; by storing a pagan insider instead of incense, Israel risked that very indictment. Tithes of Grain, New Wine, and Oil These tithes were mandated in Numbers 18:12–13. Redirecting the storeroom meant the resources could no longer be distributed as God intended, leading to the neglect Nehemiah later confronts (Nehemiah 13:10–12). Malachi 3:8 calls such withholding “robbing God.” Provision for Levites, Singers, and Gatekeepers The Levites, singers, and gatekeepers depended on these supplies to fulfill their temple duties (1 Chronicles 9:26–33). When support dried up, they had to abandon ministry and return to their fields—an early warning that spiritual leadership falters when material stewardship lapses (1 Corinthians 9:13–14). Contributions for the Priests Beyond tithes, “contributions” (freewill portions) belonged to the priests (Deuteronomy 18:3–5). Removing their portion threatened the priesthood’s very livelihood, mirroring Eli’s sons in 1 Samuel 2:12–17 who corrupted offerings for personal gain. Why This Was Wrong • It violated God’s covenant boundaries (Deuteronomy 23:3). • It displaced worship essentials with worldly compromise (2 Corinthians 6:14–16). • It endangered the livelihood of those called to serve (Nehemiah 13:10). • It modeled spiritual apathy for the entire nation (Romans 2:24). Lessons for Today • Guard sacred spaces—physical and spiritual—from compromise (1 Corinthians 3:16–17). • Maintain faithful giving so ministry can flourish (2 Corinthians 9:6–7). • Resist alliances that undermine obedience (James 4:4). • Leadership accountability matters; one priest’s negligence affected the whole community (Hebrews 13:17). Summary Nehemiah 13:5 exposes a profound breach of holiness: a priest allowed an enemy of God to replace offerings, incense, and tithes in the temple storeroom. This act polluted worship, deprived ministers, and signaled national unfaithfulness. The verse calls believers to protect what is holy, steward resources faithfully, and ensure that God—not convenience or compromise—remains at the center of worship. (5) A great chamber.--The sequel shows that many email chambers had been thrown into one.Verse 5. - He had prepared for him a great chamber. He (Eliashib) had prepared (or made) for him (Tobiah) a great chamber - probably by throwing into one several of the old store-chambers. The meat offerings. The minchah consisted of fine flour seasoned with salt, and mixed with oil and frankincense. It was made into a sort of cake, but without leaven, and formed part of the daily morning and evening sacrifice, the Sabbath offerings, and most others. The frankincense. Frankincense was a necessary ingredient in the incense which was offered twice a day on the "altar of incense" in the holy place (Exodus 30:34). As a rare foreign product, it had necessarily to be kept in store. The vessels. Sacred vessels, basins, and the like, not needed except on occasion of great gatherings. The offerings of the priests. The portion of the offerings which belonged to the priests - "the tithe of the tithes."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and had preparedוַיַּ֨עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make for [Tobiah] ל֜וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew a large גְדוֹלָ֗ה (ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent room לִשְׁכָּ֣ה (liš·kāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3957: Room, chamber, hall, cell where וְשָׁ֣ם (wə·šām) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither they had previously לְפָנִ֟ים (lə·p̄ā·nîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face stored נֹ֠תְנִים (nō·ṯə·nîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the grain offerings, הַמִּנְחָ֨ה (ham·min·ḥāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering the incense, הַלְּבוֹנָ֜ה (hal·lə·ḇō·w·nāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3828: Frankincense the [temple] articles, וְהַכֵּלִ֗ים (wə·hak·kê·lîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus and the tithes וּמַעְשַׂ֤ר (ū·ma‘·śar) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4643: Tenth part, tithe of grain, הַדָּגָן֙ (had·dā·ḡān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1715: Corn, grain (of cereals) new wine, הַתִּיר֣וֹשׁ (hat·tî·rō·wōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8492: Must, fresh grape-juice, fermented wine and oil וְהַיִּצְהָ֔ר (wə·hay·yiṣ·hār) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3323: Oil, anointing prescribed מִצְוַת֙ (miṣ·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4687: Commandment for the Levites, הַלְוִיִּ֔ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi singers, וְהַמְשֹׁרְרִ֖ים (wə·ham·šō·rə·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7891: To sing and gatekeepers, וְהַשֹּׁעֲרִ֑ים (wə·haš·šō·‘ă·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7778: A gatekeeper along with the contributions וּתְרוּמַ֖ת (ū·ṯə·rū·maṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8641: Contribution, offering (for sacred uses) for the priests. הַכֹּהֲנִֽים׃ (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest Links Nehemiah 13:5 NIVNehemiah 13:5 NLT Nehemiah 13:5 ESV Nehemiah 13:5 NASB Nehemiah 13:5 KJV Nehemiah 13:5 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 13:5 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 13:5 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 13:5 French Bible Nehemiah 13:5 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 13:5 Had prepared for him a great chamber (Neh Ne) |
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